Binghamton (BGM) to Detroit (DTW): On-Time Performance
Data through July 2026
Binghamton (BGM) to Detroit (DTW) is a thinner route than most in this dataset — 267 departures over the past year, roughly 5 a week — so treat these numbers as indicative rather than definitive. Of the flights that did operate, 83% arrived on time, comfortably above the national average of 78%.
- On-time
- 83%
- arrived <15 min late
- Avg delay
- 16 min
- completed flights
- Cancelled
- 2.0%
- Flights/day
- 0.73
- last 12 months
- Duration
- 1h 36m
- scheduled
- Distance
- 378 mi
Best airline from BGM to DTW
2 airlines flew this route regularly between 2024-07 and 2026-07.
| Airline | On-time | Avg delay | Cancelled | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Airmost reliable | 87% | 12 min | 3.8% | 184 |
| SkyWest Airlines | 81% | 17 min | 1.1% | 353 |
Monthly on-time trend
Best time to fly from BGM to DTW
Aim for departures around 1 p.m. (97% on-time); avoid 2 p.m. departures (82%).
By day of week
| Day | On-time | Avg delay |
|---|---|---|
| Mondaybest | 87% | 13 min |
| Tuesday | 84% | 14 min |
| Wednesday | 85% | 12 min |
| Thursday | 77% | 17 min |
| Friday | 83% | 19 min |
| Saturday | 81% | 18 min |
| Sunday | 85% | 19 min |
What causes delays on this route
Share of total delay minutes by cause, as reported by carriers to the US DOT.
- Late-arriving aircraft5%
- Airline operations70%
- National airspace system10%
- Weather16%
Frequently asked questions
- How often are flights from BGM to DTW delayed?
- 17% of BGM–DTW flights arrived 15 or more minutes late (the US DOT definition of a delay) between 2024-07 and 2026-07. The average arrival delay across completed flights was 16 minutes.
- Which airline is most reliable from BGM to DTW?
- Endeavor Air has the best on-time record on this route at 87%, based on 184 flights. 2 airlines flew BGM–DTW frequently enough to compare in this period.
- What is the best time of day to fly from BGM to DTW?
- Departures around 1 p.m. have the best record (97% on-time), while departures around 2 p.m. have the worst (82%). As on most US routes, delays accumulate through the day, so earlier flights are generally safer.
- How long is the flight from BGM to DTW?
- The scheduled BGM–DTW flight time averages 1h 36m over 378 miles. Actual arrival times vary — flights on this route land 15+ minutes late 17% of the time.
- How often are BGM to DTW flights cancelled?
- 2% of scheduled flights on this route were cancelled between 2024-07 and 2026-07, slightly above the national rate of 1.6%.
- What is the worst month to fly from BGM to DTW?
- January 2026 was the roughest month in this dataset, with only 40% of arrivals on time. The best was September 2024 at 100%. If your dates are flexible, that 60-point gap is worth planning around.
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Based on 537 flights, 2024-07–2026-07. Source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated 2026-09-28.